2026 Best Value Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Agricultural Mechanization bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 90 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
South Dakota State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization bachelor's degree schools in the United States. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $22,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,070. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%. Read more about South Dakota State University
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Crookston earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Minnesota Crookston is a public school based in Crookston, MN. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,288. University Of Minnesota Crookston Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $26,661 in debt. University Of Minnesota Crookston alumni report median earnings of $58,056 a decade after entry. Set against $26,661 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Crookston
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at North Dakota State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. Median earnings reach $62,203 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,153 median debt. The acceptance rate is 95%. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus
You'll get strong value at University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Mayaguez, PR. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,274. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $9,750. University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez alumni report median earnings of $48,992 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 56%. Get the full University Of Puerto Rico Mayaguez report
Sam Houston State University placed #6 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Set in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,228, compared with $19,068 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $24,850. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. See the full Sam Houston State University profile
Iowa State University placed #7 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ames, IA. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $20,946. Iowa State University alumni report median earnings of $63,386 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,946 median debt. Iowa State University has an acceptance rate of 89%. Read the full report on Iowa State University
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,992 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,794 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $20,270. Median earnings reach $72,424 ten years out. Set against $20,270 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 50% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in San Luis Obispo, CA, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, while out-of-state students pay about $33,230. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $19,273. Median earnings reach $90,768 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo has an acceptance rate of 31%. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. Students borrow a median of $23,750 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,887. That is a strong return on a $23,750 median debt. University Of Nebraska Lincoln has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Kansas State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Manhattan, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,221, with out-of-state students paying around $28,568. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $19,344. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,262. That is a strong return on a $19,344 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Kansas State University
University Of Missouri Columbia landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Columbia, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,837, while out-of-state students pay about $36,056. Students borrow a median of $18,479 to complete their Agricultural Mechanization program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,403. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Missouri Columbia admits about 78% of applicants. Get the full University Of Missouri Columbia report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh placed #13 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Agricultural Mechanization students take on a median of $22,113 in debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh alumni report median earnings of $68,758 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,113 median debt. North Carolina State University At Raleigh has an acceptance rate of 42%. Read more about North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Stephen F Austin State University came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school based in Nacogdoches, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, compared with $20,968 for out-of-state students. Typical Agricultural Mechanization student debt is $24,759. Stephen F Austin State University alumni report median earnings of $49,634 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill placed #15 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cobleskill, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $8,768, compared with $18,678 for out-of-state students. The median Agricultural Mechanization program debt is $23,490. Median earnings reach $45,030 ten years out. Set against $23,490 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill has an acceptance rate of 84%. More on Suny College Of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
University Of Idaho placed #16 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. University Of Idaho is a public school based in Moscow, ID. In-state tuition and fees average $9,084, with out-of-state students paying around $28,320. Graduates carry a median of $23,844 in student loans. University Of Idaho alumni report median earnings of $54,670 a decade after entry. Set against $23,844 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Idaho
Shasta College
Shasta College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on Shasta College
Bakersfield College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. See the full Bakersfield College profile
Ivy Tech Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Ivy Tech Community College report
Lincoln Land Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Lincoln Land Community College
Merced College
Merced College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Merced College
Modesto Junior College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Modesto Junior College report
Wake Technical Community College came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Wake Technical Community College
Moberly Area Community College came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Moberly Area Community College
Iowa Lakes Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Iowa Lakes Community College profile
John Wood Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. See the full John Wood Community College profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Agricultural Mechanization Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Owens Community College ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. See the full Owens Community College profile
College Of The Sequoias offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about College Of The Sequoias
Dordt College
Dordt College landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Dordt College
North Central Kansas Technical College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about North Central Kansas Technical College
Fort Scott Community College landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Fort Scott Community College profile
Montana State University Northern ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on Montana State University Northern
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. More on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Louisiana Delta Community College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Louisiana Delta Community College report
Fox Valley Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Read the full report on Fox Valley Technical College
Central Arizona College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on Central Arizona College
Garden City Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Garden City Community College
Parkland College
Parkland College offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. See the full Parkland College profile
Chippewa Valley Technical College placed #38 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. See the full Chippewa Valley Technical College profile
Madison Area Technical College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Madison Area Technical College
James A Rhodes State College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on James A Rhodes State College
Sinclair Community College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Sinclair Community College
Linn State Technical College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. More on Linn State Technical College
Feather River Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read the full report on Feather River Community College District
Lake Land College ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Get the full Lake Land College report
Tillamook Bay Community College placed #45 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Get the full Tillamook Bay Community College report
Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Northeast Iowa Community College Calmar
Seward County Community College And Area Technical School ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Read the full report on Seward County Community College And Area Technical School
Northwest Mississippi Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. More on Northwest Mississippi Community College
Athens Technical College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools. Read more about Athens Technical College
Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff placed #50 among the best-value Agricultural Mechanization schools in the United States. Read more about Three Rivers Community College Poplar Bluff
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 90 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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